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Auburn citizens raise concerns over racial discrimination

By Annie Faulk / Community Reporter | November 19

The Auburn City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 19, to discuss board vacancies, traffic developments, the purchase of the Auburn Depot, but Council member Arthur Dowdell dominated the meeting with claims of racial discrimination.

Tried and True: Reese's Cups

By Mary-Kate Sherer / INTRIGUE WRITER | November 19

Intrigue writer Mary-Kate Sherer attempts a Pinterest recipe for homemade Reese's cups.

Mark's Remarks: The credibility of your credit score

By Mark Fierro / Writer | November 18

Credit scores mean everything when getting the loan needed for that car or a new credit card.

Historical Society, Pioneer Park, where the past and present meet

By Annie Faulk / Community Reporter | November 15

A short drive down Highway 14 in Loachapoka is a passage back in time to the home of the Lee County Historical Society's Trade Center Museum and heritage town.

From prison to posh, Bosnia to Auburn

By Nick Hines / Community Writer | November 14

The first thing one notices about Maya Ozukur is the immediate greeting she bestows. She's warm, speaks through her clothes and strives to stand out. You might not know it, but something more is hiding.

Bourbon Street Bar will have a Knight to remember

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | November 14

For students who enjoy country with a mix of southern rock, Chris Knight will be playing at Bourbon Street Bar Nov. 20.

No Makeup November: "Vanity, thy name is..."

By Becky Sheehan / INTRIGUE WRITER | November 14

Auburn student Becky Sheehan evaluates whether power can be found behind a makeup mask.

Getting to know Great Peacock

By Ashtyne Cole / INTRIGUE WRITER | November 13

For years, Andrew Nelson and Blount Floyd's lives have been about music, and they've travelled far and wide spreading their "simple, poppy, infectious" tunes. Their band, Great Peacock, will be performing Friday, Nov. 15 at the Overall Company and they advise those in attendance to expect a good time.

The Bama Gamblers return home to their Auburn roots

By Ashtyne Cole / INTRIGUE WRITER | November 12

The Bama Gamblers are returning to Auburn and performing at Bourbon Street Bar Friday, Nov. 15, at 10 p.m.

Soundbites: Pearl Jam and Sir Paul McCartney

By Jordan Hays | Copy Editor | November 12

Intrigue writer Jordan Hays reviews Pearl Jam's new album "Lightning Bolt" and "New" by Sir Paul McCartney.

Lee County Commission, Humane Society fighting like cats and dogs

By Chandler Jones | Community Editor | November 11

The contract connection between the Lee County Humane Society and Lee County ended Oct. 18 begging the question, who's going to let the dogs out?

Oscar Watch: Gravity rockets to the top of Oscar best picture contenders

By Jon Harrison / INTRIGUE WRITER | November 11

The Oscar buzz for "Gravity" continues to progress as other Oscar contenders continue to premiere and fall short of this underestimated movie.

No Makeup November: the price of beauty

By Becky Sheehan / INTRIGUE WRITER | November 10

Auburn student Becky Sheehan reflects on her first week of the No Makeup November challenge.

The keeper of the secret garden

By Chandler Jones | Community Editor | November 10

It's only an average morning for nature-lover Jennifer Lolley as she stands alone in the middle of nowhere. Surrounding her is 110-acres of quiet foliage.

Retirements, road repairs, parade routes discussed at City Council

By Annie Faulk / Community Reporter | November 8

The majority of the Nov. 5 Auburn City Counci meeting, after a three-week hiatus from the last meeting Oct. 15, consisted of a quick discussion of traffic control ordinance, utility easements and closing of the streets for the Auburn Christmas parade.

Q&A with Laura and Lydia Rogers of The Secret Sisters

By Kelsey Davis | Editor-in-Chief | November 7

Alabama-based musicians, The Secret Sisters, will be performing at The Standard Deluxe on Nov. 8. The Plainsman recently had the chance to catch up with Lydia and Laura Rogers of The Secret Sisters about life as rising artists.

Retirements, road repairs, parade routes discussed at Nov. 5 City Council

By Annie Faulk / Community Reporter | November 5

The Auburn City Council recognized Tim Youngblood as November's employee of the month.

Auburn theatre to perform Mary Chase's 'Harvey'

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | November 5

The Auburn University Department of Theatre is embracing past decades to perform "Harvey" for their fall production. Director Tom Aulino said "Harvey" is a production he has wanted to direct, so he suggested the play to the theatre department.